Palpates elbow structures: lateral
and medial epicondyles, olecranon process and fossa, radial head and joint
line feeling for tenderness. Also feels for tophi, tenderness and effusions

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Tests active flexion and flexes
further passively if range of movement is restricted. Comments on maximum
angle (normal: 145 degrees). In the same way tests extension, supination and
pronation at the elbow

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Feels shoulder when moving arm in all
planes for crepitus, pain or limitation of movement

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Offers examination of shoulder and
hand, neurovascular exam and history